Fund Controller - Alternative Investments

Darwin Hawkins; Dublin; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Darwin Hawkins is seeking a Fund Controller in Dublin to oversee books and records, month-end close, reconciliations and financial reporting for a diversified investment portfolio. The role offers exposure to complex structures and interaction with external auditors and fund administrators.

You will join an established Fund Accounting function, focusing on process improvement, controls, and cross‑team collaboration within Finance, Middle Office and Investor Relations.

Qualifications

• 3+ years' experience within Fund Accounting, Funds Audit or a related Accounting/Finance position.
• Strong accounting fundamentals and experience with month-end close, journals and reconciliations.
• Experience within Hedge Funds, Investment Management or alternative investment structures would be highly advantageous.
• Exposure to investment products such as equities, fixed income, commodities and/or derivatives.
• Strong analytical skills with experience investigating accounting movements and variances.
• Experience working with or reviewing the output of Fund Administrators would be advantageous.
• Financial statement and audit exposure.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to operate in a fast-paced environment.
• Big 4 / Top 10 Funds Audit experience would be particularly relevant.

Responsibilities

• Complete month-end close processes, producing journal entries and reconciliations.
• Perform monthly, quarterly and annually variance analysis.
• Analyse activity across a range of investment products.
• Support the external Fund Administrator on a monthly basis and auditors annually.
• Work closely with Middle Office, Operations, Investor Relations and the wider Finance function.
• Contribute to management reporting and projects focused on strengthening processes, procedures and controls.

Skills

Fund accounting

Month-end close

Journals & reconciliations

Financial reporting

Analytical skills

Fund administration liaison

Audit exposure

Detail-oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Job description

Sector: Investment Management

Location: Dublin

Our Client

Our client is a leading global Investment Manager seeking to appoint a Fund Controller to its Finance function in Dublin. This is an in‑house opportunity offering exposure to complex investment structures and a broad range of financial products. The successful candidate will join an established Fund Accounting function with responsibility across books and records, month‑end close, investment reconciliations, financial reporting and accounting analysis.

Why should you apply?

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Fund Accountant or Funds Auditor looking to move closer to the Investment Manager and gain exposure beyond a traditional Fund Administration environment. The role offers hands‑on responsibility across the month‑end close, accounting analysis, financial reporting and investment reconciliations, with exposure to products including equities, fixed income, commodities and derivatives. You'll work closely with teams across Finance, Middle Office, Operations and Investor Relations, alongside managing regular interaction with the external Fund Administrator and annual auditors. There is also a strong focus on improving accounting processes, procedures and controls within a fast‑paced investment environment.

Who should apply?

This opportunity would suit an accounting professional with a strong technical foundation who is looking to gain broader exposure to investment management and complex financial instruments.

• 3+ years' experience within Fund Accounting, Funds Audit or a related Accounting/Finance position.
• Strong accounting fundamentals and experience with month‑end close, journals and reconciliations.
• Experience within Hedge Funds, Investment Management or alternative investment structures would be highly advantageous.
• Exposure to investment products such as equities, fixed income, commodities and/or derivatives.
• Strong analytical skills with experience investigating accounting movements and variances.
• Experience working with or reviewing the output of Fund Administrators would be advantageous.
• Financial statement and audit exposure.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to operate in a fast‑paced environment.
• Big 4 / Top 10 Funds Audit experience would be particularly relevant.

Role and Reporting Lines

Working within the Fund Accounting team, the Fund Controller will take responsibility for accounting across a portfolio of investment entities.

Responsibilities will include completing month‑end close processes, producing journal entries and reconciliations, performing monthly, quarterly and annually variance analysis and analysing activity across a range of investment products. You will support the external Fund Administrator on a monthly basis and auditors annually, while working closely with Middle Office, Operations, Investor Relations and the wider Finance function.

The role will also contribute to management reporting and projects focused on strengthening processes, procedures and controls.